LPN - University City - Location Float

Responsibilities:

• Administers prescribed medications, gives injections and vaccines, reads PPD results.
• Performs electrocardiograms (EKG) and screening tests.
• Obtains and tests specimens following standard operating procedures and documents results, taking appropriate action with unexpected results. Prepares specimens for transport as necessary.
• Gather information from patient and direct to the RN or Provider when necessary.
• Assists provider with surgical procedures including positioning patients, keeping a sterile field, and wound cleaning and dressing.
• Prepares paperwork to complete patient visit.
• Obtains and documents patient's vital signs as needed and reports abnormal results to provider.
• Cleans, disinfects, sterilizes and checks to make sure all instruments and equipment are in proper working order.
• Maintains medication storage closets.
• Participates in orienting new team members.

Credentials:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)
• BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Practice Nursing School (Required)
• 1+ year of outpatient exp. (Preferred)